In 2016 there were 3 109 graduates at Montenegro Higher Education Institutions, on basic studies, showing an increase of 8.9% compared to the previous year. Of the total number of graduates at basic studies, 57.9 % (1 799) were women, and 42.1% (1 310) men.

The majority of students graduated at public higher education institutions 72% (2 239), and private higher education institutions, 28% (870) of students.

Number of graduate students in public institutions of higher education increased by 3.7% and private higher education institutions by 25.2% compared to the previous year.